Engelstoft Takes Over as Maersk Tankers CEO

January 2, 2014

Morten Engelstoft
Morten Engelstoft

Morten Engelstoft has been appointed CEO of Maersk Tankers with effect from January 1, 2014 following Hanne B. Sørensen’s appointment as CEO of Damco. Morten Engelstoft has also been appointed CEO of Services & Other Shipping which consists of Maersk Supply Service, Maersk Tankers, Svitzer and Damco.

Maersk Tankers is one of four businesses in Services & Other Shipping which consists of Maersk Supply Service, Maersk Tankers, Svitzer and Damco. The target for Services & Other Shipping is to strengthen the next level of businesses in the Group and reach USD 500 million in operational profit by 2016.

Morten Engelstoft brings with him several years of experience from the Maersk Group. He joined A.P. Møller – Maersk in 1986 and has held several positions in the group. He has most recently held the position as COO of Maersk Line. Morten Engelstoft holds an Executive MBA from IMD (2005).

Hanne B. Sørensen leaves her position as CEO of Maersk Tankers to become CEO of Damco after Rolf Habben-Jansen, who announced his departure in September 2013.

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